JWW’s Activism Certification and Training program (ACT)

Through this program, young people can earn certification as official JWW Youth Activists by learning the skills of education, advocacy, and development first-hand. Working in Activist Circles, JWW youth activist clubs that have formed at various high schools and middle schools throughout California, students commit to completing three projects throughout the year: one each in the themes of Education, Advocacy, and Development. Over the year, these dedicated students are empowered with the tools and skills they need to advocate for positive change.

Photos of JWW Youth ActivistsPast Student Activist Projects

ACT 13!

JWW has launched a new program for B’nai Mitzvah students, ACT 13! Through a unit of six lessons implemented in religious schools, students learn the skills of Education, Advocacy, and Development and earn opportunities to practice their new skills first-hand.

Download ACT 13 Materials

ACT13! IntroductionACT13! Lesson 1ACT13! Lesson 2ACT13! Lesson 2 – PowerPoint ScriptsACT13! Lesson 3ACT13! Lesson 4ACT13! Lesson 5ACT13! Lesson 6ACT13! Save The DatesACT13! Evaluation Form

Summer Camp Programs

Each year JWW reaches out to young people attending area summer camps to engage them in action on the crises in Sudan and Congo.

• Act Out Loud (2007): Harnessing the power of music to encourage action by summer campers; this program led to the contribution of over 1000 letters to then-President Bush.
• Day in the Life (2008/2009): An innovative program in which campers experienced and explored some of what it means to live as a refugee.
• Sister Schools (2009): JWW connected campers with Darfuri refugee children in the Djabal refugee camp in Chad, recording video messages of hope and support to the Darfuri children and helping to raise money to build schools through our Sister Schools project.
• Activist Boot Camp (2010): JWW is training campers in how to take action to help end the conflict in Congo!

Photos and videos of past Summer Camp ProgramsDownload materials from the 2007 Act Out Loud tour

ACT Koleinu- “Your Voice”

ACT Koleinu works with various Jewish youth group organizations to engage the Jewish youth voice. Through BBYO, NFTY, USY, NCSY, and Orange County’s Tallit program- young Jews build skills in activism and discover that their voice can indeed change the world.

Youth Group Programs

The Refugee Experience

College Engagement

Jewish World Watch partners with various area colleges to bring cultural and influential programs to their campuses. With the traveling “Congo NOW!” Photography Exhibit, students can get a sense of life in Congo and educate their campuses about the crisis situation. When college students host an education, advocacy, and develo0pment project on their campus they can receive the “Partner in Action” certification from Jewish World Watch. 

Congo NOW! Photography Exhibit: Life as a survivor in a war-torn country 

If you are interested in engaging your community in any of these activities or for more information, please contact Michelle Westmiller, Jewish World Watch’s Student Activist Oranizer at michelle@jewishworldwatch.org or 818.501.1836